The ontology layer is what should be between the LCSH authority records and natural language interface in the optimal OPAC design. An ontology defines classes, sets, attributes, and relations of the domain – in this case the LC Subject Headings. Also, it includes synonyms of the members of the domain. Michael K. Bergman has written an extremely informative article entitled An Executive Intro to Ontologies.
Basic Flow for OPAC Design
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Yay, I love that old manifesto.
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